Shake Your Wicked Knees
Rent Parties and Good Times
Classic Piano Rags, Blues & Stomps 1928-35
Yazoo 2035; Ordering Information"Each one of these performances is a clear-cut
masterpiece." - Blues
& Rhythm"There are some collections which have the
word essential written all the way though them."
- London Times"70 years after it was recorded, this music
still
bursts with joy and vitality." - Juke Blues

A
collection of classic sides of the 20s and 30s, from the barrelhouse
piano of juke-joints and turpentine camps to early, raggy blues
and the beginnings of boogie-woogie. This is a ground breaking panorama
of the greatest early American vintage piano artists offering the
full flavor of their times and artistry. Acknowledged stars such
as Cow Cow Davenport, Will Ezell and Mead Lux Lewis offer dazzling
performances along with unheralded geniuses like Montana Taylor,
Romeo Nelson and Pine Top Smith covering every style of blues and
barrelhouse piano with their brilliant performances.